I honestly can't recommend this place enough. I was completely blown away…read more From the moment we walked in, the level of professionalism and cleanliness stood out, especially for a kids' arcade and activity center. Everything felt well run and thoughtfully managed. One thing that really impressed me as a parent was the staff member monitoring the entrance and exit. He was incredibly attentive. He recognized us, noticed our child, and was clearly keeping track of who was coming and going. Of course, you should always watch your own kids, but having someone that alert adds a huge layer of peace of mind. We used a Groupon, and if you have ever used one, you know it can sometimes be a hassle, but not here. The process was seamless. A staff member radioed ahead for us, and by the time we got to the snack counter, they already knew what to do. No waiting, no confusion. We were set up immediately and on our way. That level of coordination was impressive. Every game we tried was working perfectly, including VR games, which is rare in most arcades. Even smaller details, like all the basketballs being available at the Papa Shot machines, did not go unnoticed. The kids' drop ride was a huge hit with my daughter, and the claw machines, which guarantee a prize, were a fun bonus, especially as a way to end the visit on a high note. The prize center was also well balanced, with reasonable ticket costs and fun options. They had some great games too, like rhythm games and classics, that made it enjoyable for both kids and adults. The real surprise was the food. We ordered pizza expecting typical arcade food, but it exceeded expectations by a mile. It was soft, fresh, and genuinely delicious, easily better than what you would find at places like Chuck E. Cheese. The entire dining area was spotless, which is almost unheard of in venues like this. Tables were clean. Floors were clean. Everything felt cared for. The service continued to impress throughout. Our food came out quickly, and when we finished, the staff handled all the cleanup. We actually went out of our way to find cash just to leave a tip because the service deserved it. We originally came for the full experience, including batting cages, laser tag, go karts, and mini golf, but honestly, even before doing any of that, I can confidently say this place is incredibly well run. Based on everything we experienced, I have no doubt the rest will be just as great. If you are a parent looking for a fun, safe, and well managed place for your kids that you will actually enjoy too, this is it.

Be careful going to Family Fun Center. I used to really like this place, and hosted several…read morebirthday parties here. Over the years the technology they use doesn't seem to be keeping up, where things will glitch causing lots of time and effort to get the tickets earned reflected on your card. Luckily we took a picture of the ticket rings that were won at the claw machine prior to adding them onto the card, but even after that, it was still a big hassle where management seemed suspicious that we were trying to dupe them out of tickets that were earned properly. What was surprising is that they didn't even bring the staff member over that scanned the ticket rings initially to confirm she had added the tickets. After adjusting the tickets, my card account was still active on the board, so I went back and checked to make sure it was closed out properly to avoid any further ticket issues. I asked the original staff member if she remembers adding my tickets, and she said she did but we should be good now as this was a system glitch. I accepted the explanation and took that as issue closure. Later when we went to pick prizes, another "lead" employee approached me (wish I would've taken her name), and immediately accused me of being rude and aggressive towards the staff member that added my original tickets. As a lead, I would have expected her to ask me if there was any issues with the employee, instead of outright accusing the customer. I asked her to clarify what was taken as rude or threatening, as I never raised my voice or said anything out of line even though this issue took some time to resolve. She wouldn't give me any specifics but just warned me to not be rude. Instead of getting into any further back and forth with her, I decided to just pick a few prizes and leave. I found it very unprofessional for the lead to approach me in that manner, while the Manager Tabitha didn't step in, even being close by. If something was said that was perceived as rude, let's bring everyone together and hash it out. I can guarantee *God as my witness* that I never said anything offensive, threatening, or rude to any of the staff members. All I did was provide details and proof that there was a system glitch and the tickets that had previously been added were not on the card. At no point did I ever blame or fault anyone at FFC for this issue. Rich Yee, if you'd like to discuss this matter with me directly please reach out.

This place is an absolute gem and any racing hobbyist would love this place. You can't miss this…read moreplace because there's a big hydroplane outside. Once you walk in though you aren't very sure because nobody is around. Then suddenly a guy shows up , he's glad to take whatever you pay him, and suddenly he's just giving you a tour! He basically tells you everything and goes through the history of each hydroplane there. He's literally like a walking encyclopedia and is more than happy to answer your questions. There's other workers there working on hydroplanes and they're more than welcoming and wanting you to see what they're doing. You can feel the passion and love . Its not a big musuem. Its basically a bunch of hydroplanes cramped in a storage building. I'd say it takes about an hour. I learned so much that I never knew and I'm a huge fan of hydroplanes now!

To see all these vintage unlimited hydroplanes up close is amazing with the men giving the tour…read moredescribing all aspects of each boat. Some great shirts in lobby as well as hydroplane model kits and nice bike boats too. Great history and two more boats being built now of the Miss Madison and Miss Circus Circus. And 2 minutes off I-5 at top of Southcenter hill makes it so easy to get to also. And special Circus Circus booster club membership available is cool too. But Bardahl, Wahoo, Pay n Pak, Notre Dame, SLO-mo-shun, Tempo, Budweiser, Atlas, and Squire Shop and more of these boats were impressive up close.

Great little theater, seems new so it looked clean and fresh. It was our first time here, and the…read moreway the seats were situated was great. Me being a shortie I was able to see even from the far back orchestra. The sound quality wasn't bad either. Went to see Jake Shimabukuro and he was amazing. People working seemed personable enough. Plenty of parking. Not sure I would attend a concert there alone though especially at night.

This is a small venue, but a good place to watch an event. The event venue is extremely clean, and…read morehas good amenities. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the acoustics in the auditorium are good. Overall, this was a good experience.

Not too many people are aware of the LeMay Collections at Marymount. The more popular museum is the…read moreLeMay - America's Car Museum off the 5. The special Motorcycle Days exhibit gave me an excuse to make the trek here. The museum did a great job with their variety of programming. I enjoyed seeing not only the vintage and modern motorcycle exhibits, but also the area that guests could park their own bikes for others to see. The property used to be a military academy. Each building has been well preserved and housed a mix of historical artifacts and vehicles. I particularly liked the Union State building because it displayed vehicles in chronological order from the late 1800s to the early 2000s. The signage throughout were very informative. We did not upgrade our passes to the guided tour of the White Building, but you can add that anytime during your visit. Two other things I learned during my visit is that they have car auctions there and host weddings!

This is an incredible find. Well worth the already reasonable ticket price for entry - be sure to…read morepay the extra to see the 2nd building - it is worth the entire ticket by itself. So the first set up is you go through a series of rooms featuring various cars from the collection displayed in an orderly fashion, with explanations that are historical, contextual, and interesting. Then, if you purchase the add-on, you are escorted across the grounds (cool in itself) to a large garage holding a plethora of vehicles lined up in rows according to a timeline and with explanations - plus other memorabilia such as examples of what a kitchen would have looked like from a certain era that a car came from. Really wonderfully entertaining and educational.

Phenomenal stop if you are ever in the area. Eloquently put exhibits that walk you through the…read morehistory of the surrounding land with stories of immigrant family's and migration to Washington. It took me and my husband about 45 mins to go through so it's a quicker stop for anyone interested, especially for kids!!

I stopped by around 1:30 PM on a Saturday thinking I would do a quick walkthrough and be out and…read morethat plan lasted maybe six minutes. This is not a huge museum which helped. It never got tiring or repetitive and the layout made it easy to take in without the feeling you get when every display starts blending into the next one. I kept finding little things that made me slow down and actually read instead of doing the polite museum skim where you nod at a plaque and keep walking. What stood out most was how connected it felt to Auburn. It did not come across like random displays filling space just because a building needed exhibits. It felt rooted here. That matters more than people think. By the time I left, I felt like I understood the area better than I did when I walked in, and that is really the whole job. my daughter would have absolutely been the kid reading one fact out loud and then asking eleven follow-up questions on the way to the car, so maybe I should have brought her and committed to the full experience. For a smaller local museum, this surprised me in the best way. Go when you have an hour and want something interesting without turning it into an all day thing

Came here for company team building. Chose here verses the other competition in the area as it had…read morebetter reviews. Price was a bit spendy for what it is, but the customer service was pretty lacking in this particular day. While asking question about cost, customer service rep seemed more involved with the cell phone than helping the guests. Tone of the answers were in the tone of us "being an inconvenience". So, we bowled a game and then left.

Nice location for a party of 10. We had two people drop, but paid for in our reservation and that…read morewas the biggest hassle during this trip. Apparently their site and location are not linked, so the credit we got for two people not coming was applied to food. We were told we'd have to call to get the refund. Oh well. Drinks were fine, food was good for what you pay for. The bowling experience was really fun. Definitely a nicer/less sketch place to bowl at compared to others nearby. The bowling balls were nice as they accommodated smaller or larger hands, depending on the weight. I did find the balls to glide through the lanes easier than other places I've been to, but they seemed heavier. Aside from the bowling itself, nothing beats watching your Seahawks beat the 49ers while we bowl!

We usually spend about 3 hours at this event. There are lots of vendors promoting and selling…read morethings, kind of fun to just walk around the booths and spin the wheels for free stuff. We've came for the Sunday Parade for the past 2 years, and my toddler enjoys it. Kids can play in the Town Center Plaza, where there is the splash pad, and booths with activities, and a stage setup for the band. The food options are decent (Filipino, burgers, pineapple drinks, Mexican snacks, etc.), but expect to wait for the food for a while (30+ minutes) if you go after lunch hours. Also, it's always super hot since there isn't much shade, so bring lots of water and covering if you plan to stay for a while. Tip: 1) Come on Friday if you don't like crowd 2) Parade starts at 1PM on Sundays 3) If you want to enjoy some food without waiting, go to the food area (in the library parking lot) before noon.

1st time going to Cornucopia Days in Kent today (7/12/24)! A whole variety of vendors all over the…read morestreets, including foodies! There's a Cambodian Foods one named Theary Cambodian Foods! Ordered the Pork Sandwich and some skewers, a must try!!! Flavorful and well portioned, with meat, homemade paste and pickled veggies! Gotta get it!!! The owner is our very own friend, sister Threay!!! Please visit her stand if you attend this event during the weekend. She owns a small restaurant in Federal Way as well... Got some Chicken Quesadillas from the Antojitos Lucy Mexican Food vendor, which was very tasty! Also bought a Watermelon drink. SO frickin' good!!! Saw more Food Vendors - a Corn Dog place, Greek Gyro tent, Ice Cream, Garlic Fries, Elephant Ears, Funnel Cakes, Hamburgers, Pulled Pork, etc. Browsed around the 3 blocks or so.... A lot of different arts and crafts, collectible Pokémon Card vendors, an Army booth, Firefighters, Police Officers, Bathtub people, Sponsors, a Caricature booth, Jewelry, Art works, Pike Street Nuts, and lot more! Flyer/Info here: https://kcdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Cornucopia.pdf

Went for a stroll with just me and my grandson in his stroller. Lots of places to roam and walk…read morewith lots of beautiful flowers and plants. A great place to spend a sunny day. The only complaint I would have is that online it says some areas are not wheelchair accessible but it should say most areas are not unless you park down below. Or maybe they should have signs to tell you where to go if you're in a wheelchair or stroller. It was very difficult getting around in a stroller with many stairs and there are lots of paths that you cannot go with a stroller or a wheelchair. Highly recommend bringing some kind of a backpack to carry your child in

A cute little garden in federal way. We went for the holiday lights but will likely go back this…read moresummer to see the garden in bloom. The garden tickets are a little pricey for the experience but it's a cute, family owned garden so worth it to support a small business. It would be a fun place for a small wedding (post Covid).